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American Express Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1956. The principal officer is Mary Ellen Craig. It holds total assets of $48.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $11M in 2011 to $48.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 12 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Arizona. According to available records, American Express Foundation has made 41,110 grants totaling $85.2M, with a median grant of $100. Annual giving has grown from $23.5M in 2020 to $42.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1M, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 4,703 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, California, which account for 30% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 52 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$100
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$980K
Based on 10,739 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
American Express Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 41,110 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, CA.
American Express Foundation has distributed a total of $85.2M across 41,110 grants. The median grant size is $100, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1M.
American Express Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (136123529) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
American Express Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 52 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madhulika Thomas | PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Ellen Craig Resigned Mar 23 | COMPTROLLER AND SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kerri Bernstein | COMPTROLLER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louis S Nunes Resigned Apr 23 | COUNSEL | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David A Kanarek | COUNSEL | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeff Campbell Resigned Dec 23 | TREASURER AND TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura Stuart Appt Dec 23 | DEPUTY TREASURER AND SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laureen Seeger | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen J Squeri | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Skyler | CHAIR AND TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alice Lin Fabiano Appt Dec 23 | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christophe Y Le Caillec Appt Dec 23 | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$48.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$48.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
41,110
Total Giving
$85.2M
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$100
Unique Recipients
4,703
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee Inc (464276)BACKING EQUAL FUTURES (EMPOWERING) | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| Smithsonian Institution National Museum Of African American History And CulGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1M | 2022 |
| Ocean Conservancy Inc (501145)BACKIING LOW CARBON (CLIMATE) | Washington, DC | $905K | 2022 |
| Resource Foundation Inc The (459546)SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES | New York, NY | $845K | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross (461619)BACKIING LOW CARBON (CLIMATE) | Washington, DC | $750K | 2022 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc (462541)BACKING EQUAL FUTURES (EMPOWERING) | Washington, DC | $670K | 2022 |
| Common Purpose Charitable Trust (498231)DEVELOPING LEADERS | London | $657K | 2022 |
| United States Fund For Unicef (467017)BACKING EQUAL FUTURES (EMPOWERING) | New York, NY | $650K | 2022 |
| Hispanic Federation Inc (463668)BACKING EQUAL FUTURES (EMPOWERING) | New York, NY | $500K | 2022 |
| National Council Of Young Mens Christian Assns Of The Usa (514748)BACKING EQUAL FUTURES (EMPOWERING) | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2022 |
| Center For Disaster Philanthropy Inc (514752)BACKIING LOW CARBON (CLIMATE) | Washington, DC | $500K | 2022 |
| Valley Of The Sun United Way (460575)SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTERS | Phoenix, AZ | $410K | 2022 |
| Give2asia (460917)SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES | Oakland, CA | $400K | 2022 |
| Scholarship America Inc (465087)SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS | Minneapolis, MN | $394K | 2022 |
| Asian Venture Philanthropy Network Limited (502442)SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES | Singapore | $300K | 2022 |
| Ja Worldwide Inc (498850)BUILDING FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE | Boston, MA | $300K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Broward County (460553)SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTERS | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $290K | 2022 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc (464186)BACKING EQUAL FUTURES (EMPOWERING) | Fairfield, CT | $270K | 2022 |
| Catchafire Foundation (499255)BACKING EQUAL FUTURES (EMPOWERING) | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| International Medical Corps (496110)BACKING EQUAL FUTURES (EMPOWERING) | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| First Nations Development Institute (462033)BACKING EQUAL FUTURES (EMPOWERING) | Longmont, CO | $250K | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Florida (514756)BACKIING LOW CARBON (CLIMATE) | Clearwater, FL | $250K | 2022 |
| Feeding America (468658)BACKIING LOW CARBON (CLIMATE) | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2022 |
| National Urban League Inc (466018)BACKING EQUAL FUTURES (EMPOWERING) | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated (503215)BACKIING LOW CARBON (CLIMATE) | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |